Volunteering North Queensland launches their inaugural Conference and Awards!
Volunteering North Queensland Conference and Awards (VNQCA), a first of its kind in our region, will be held in Townsville on the 27th and 28th of May. It is a conference style weekend retreat for volunteers serving in local communities to be revitalised through inspirational speakers, practical workshops and wrapping up with a gala evening […]
A new era of volunteering in NQ
The world of volunteering is changing. Not just because of COVID and the health regulations it brings, but also because the expectations of volunteers and the needs of organisations who employ them are changing. Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ), the “go to” volunteering resource hub in North Queensland, is changing too. We recently announced big changes […]
VNQ expands free membership to include For-Profit organisations
In an innovative move, VNQ has opened up its membership to include For-Profit organisations. Everyone can now become members of Volunteering North Queensland and gain the same great benefits and membership is FREE. Manager, Jacqui Bekker said “Our free membership offer is part of a wide ranging restructure of our membership and volunteer referral services. […]
The Benefits of Volunteering to the Community
Cayley, like all of us, wears many hats. She is a mum, wife, Training Administrator for Volunteering North Queensland, President of local charity, Unlock the Lachs and volunteer. Cayley was honoured to receive an invitation to say a few words to the Mater Hospital’s volunteers at a luncheon to celebrate National Volunteer Week. Talking about […]
Skills based training initiative to help community organisations remain sustainable and viable
Did you know that Townsville has more than one thousand community organisations and groups providing anyone with a hobby or a cause an opportunity to find a group of like-minded people? This staggering number of volunteer groups range from sports clubs; arts and culture associations; environmental interests; animal welfare; education, physical and mental health groups; […]
Value in Volunteering
Volunteering is a great thing to do for your community. Many organisations that do great things for society are built on volunteers. These organisation cover all sorts of sectors: from aged care and disabilities, education, sport and recreation to the environment. All these organisations and their volunteers are valuable. Australians are generous with their time […]
Better Together Breakfast – Getting Back on Track
What a year it’s been! Of course you know how 2020 has impacted your organisation’s delivery of services. Or do you? Each impact is unique and, possibly, your organisation and volunteers may have been impacted in ways that you don’t know yet. Join us for the final Better Together Breakfast for 2020 at Rydges Southbank, […]
Training workshops to strengthen Resilience and Leadership skills in volunteering – 1 October 2020
On the occasion of our AGM, we are offering two free training workshops that will provide tools to help strengthen Resilience and Leadership skills in volunteering. LEADERSHIP – 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm This leadership program is designed to provide you with a clear understanding of a range of different styles of leadership suitable to […]
Annual General Meeting
Volunteering North Queensland Inc 2020 Annual General Meeting Thursday 1 October 2020 3:30pm to 4:00pm at TAFE Queensland Pimlico Campus, Cnr Hugh Street and Fulham Road, D Block, Level 1, Room D1.03 2020 AGM will include the Presentation of 2019/2020 Annual Report and Election of the 2020/2021 Management Committee Agenda Minutes Nomination Form Proxy Form Afternoon […]
Healthy Body and Active Mind, can Volunteering Help Seniors Achieve Both?
A healthy body and active mind are key goals for seniors as they head into retirement. After all, they have worked hard and now is the time to slow down and enjoy life. It’s time to do the things they have always wanted, like drive around Australia, spend more time seeing grandkids or taking up […]